Women’s Premier League players to benefit from YEA Programme The Ghana Football Association has reached a consensus to enroll players in the Women’s Premier League on the YEA Programme. The Executive Council took the decision during a marathon meeting at the GFA headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Five hundred individuals have been earmarked as beneficiaries – made up of the 30 registered players each from the 16 Women’s Premier League clubs (totaling 480) and 20 other persons in the league. Each person will be paid five hundred Ghana cedis (GH¢500.00) as a monthly allowance for the next…
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Clinton Eleto
Bask in nature, dabbles in graphic designing and find peace in football
Finance Committee to advise GFA on disbursement of COVID-19 Fund The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has tasked the Finance Committee chaired by Vice President Mark Addo to advise on the disbursement of the FIFA COVID-19 Relief Fund. This decision is to make sure that all stakeholders of the federation duly benefit from the fund that has been set up by FIFA to alleviate some of the hardships on the various facets of the industry in the era of the pandemic. The GFA is entitled to one million dollars ($1m) that would be paid in two tranches…
Ghana FA EXCO to meet on Thursday to decide on next football season Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council will hold a meeting on Thursday to decide on the start of next football season following the cancellation of the 2019/20 campaign. Football in Ghana has been on hold since a national ban on public gatherings, including sporting and religious events, came into effect as part of measures to curb spread of the coronavirus disease on March 15. On Tuesday, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced the complete cancellation of the 2019/20 season due to the coronavirus disruptions. The campaign has…
Ashantigold ready for Africa – CEO Emmanuel Frimpong Ashantigold CEO has revealed that his club are ready for the next African Campaign after the Ghana FA confirmed Ashantigold will represent Ghana in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup. The cancelation of the 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League season means last season’s representatives will have another chance in Africa. Ashantigol’s CEO Emmanuel Frimpong says the club is almost ready for next season’s campaign and will be ready when the time comes. “We are 85 percent ready for Africa next season. We will be making new signings to strengthen our squad next season and…
George Amoako to be appointed new CEO of King Faisal Immediate past Asante Kotoko Chief Executive George Amoako is on the verge of joining city-rivals King Faisal. Last week, the newly constituted Asante Kotoko board disbanded the management team which made Amoako redundant. King Faisal owner Alhaji Abdul Karim Grusah has announced the club will re-hire the veteran administrator to help their stay in the Ghana top-flight. ”Immediate past Asante Kotoko C.E.O Mr. George Amoako will join King Faisal FC as the club’s new CEO for the next season campaign. Talks are ongoing and I can tell you he will…
Breaking: Asante Kotoko and Ashantigold to represent Ghana in Africa A few hours after announcing the cancelation of the Ghana Premier League, the Ghana FA have confirmed that Asante Kotoko and Ashantigold will represent Ghana in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup respectively. Full Statement: The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has taken a decision to cancel the 2019/20 football season following a marathon meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the GFA Secretariat in Accra. Accordingly, all records associated to the season has been expunged but fines accrued must be honoured by clubs. There shall…
OFFICIAL: Ghana FA Cancel 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League Season The Ghana Football Association announced on Tuesday evening that its Executive Council has decided to cancel the 2019/2020 Ghana Football season following a meeting. Earlier rumors that the league will be canceled due to Coronavirus pandemic have been confirmed by the statement the Ghana FA released via their Twitter account. https://twitter.com/ghanafaofficial/status/1278037714395451392?s=21 More details later…
AFCON 2021 Postponed; see new date The Confederation of African Football CAF have postponed the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The competition that was supposed to take place in January/February of 2021 has been postponed to January/February of 2022 after the CAF excos met on Tuesday. CAF moved the competition to 2022 due to the Coronavirus pandemic that has affected football around the world. AFCON 2022 will take place in Cameroon.
Manhyia Palace displeased by George Amoako’s actions The Manhyia Palace is reportedly displeased by actions taken by former Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer George Amoako, according to the Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Manhyia Palace. George Amoako who was relieved of his position few weeks ago, revealed publicly that the club is owing him five months’ salary. Kwame Aboagye Mensah the Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Manhyia Palace stated that the Palace is not happy with the way George Amoako handled the issue. “Manhyia Palace is not happy with the way George…
Asante Kotoko announce three new Board Members The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and owner of Asante Kotoko has appointed three more individuals to join the club’s Board of Directors, making it twelve board members in total. Otumfuo appointed Business Mogul Kofi Abban and two others (Martin Osei Kwaku and James Osei Brown) as the new individuals to join the club’s leadership. https://twitter.com/asantekotoko_sc/status/1277649361267232771?s=21 Asante Kotoko confirmed the news via their twitter account on Monday evening.